Boost Your Wellness With an Urban Walk
Ever wondered how walkable your city and neighborhood are? We’re listing the 50 most walkable cities for all 50 US states.
Chances are, unless you live in a huge city like New York, San Francisco, or Chicago, you’re often searching for more walkable places where you can enjoy a totally different kind of slower, easier lifestyle. And the benefits are endless!
It’s time to finally leave that car in the garage, grab a bag, and go explore on foot!
Here are the best walkable city recommendations, based on their walk scores.
Alabama – Homewood (42/100)
Right down south of Birmingham, Homewood is the most walkable place in Alabama. With a walk score of 42 out of 100, this can be your go-to walking destination in the state!
Other great walking options include Tuscaloosa (33/100) and Mobile (32/100).
You will definitely need a car in the least walkable Alabama towns, which include Oxford (10/100) and Trussville (10/100).
Alaska – Fairbanks (32/100)
Located within the Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve, Fairbanks is the most walkable place in Alaska. With a walk score of 32 out of 100, you can enjoy street walking and bar hopping.
With a similar walk score, you can also opt for Anchorage (31/100).
The least walkable locations in Alaska include Juneau (21/100) and Badger (3/100).
Arizona – Tempe (54/100)
Super close to Phoenix, Tempe can offer enjoyable walks. With a score of 54 out of 100, you might want to try this out next time you’re out and about.
Other great walking options include Tucson (43/100), Phoenix (41/100), and Glendale (40/100).
The least walkable locations are places like San Tan Valley (12/100) and Rio Rico (4/100).
Arkansas – Searcy (36/100)
Searcy has a walk score of 36 out of 100 and is a short drive from Little Rock.
Other top walkable places in Arkansas include Fort Smith (35/100), Little Rock (33/100), Fayetteville (32/100), and North Little Rock (32/100).
You probably won’t be able to walk much in Bryant (16/100) and Bella Vista (2/100).
California – West Hollywood (91/100)
With a whopping walk score of 91 out of 100, West Hollywood is definitely the place to enjoy a good walk.
There are plenty of other great options for that in the state of California, like Hermosa Beach (87/100), Berkeley (85/100), Albany (84/100), and Huntington Park (83/100).
The list is huge, but the least walkable California locations are Adelanto (8/100), Mead Valley (5/100), and Prunedale (4/100).
Colorado – Englewood (61/100)
Right out of Denver, Englewood has the best walk score in the state, at 61 out of 100. Denver sits at the same walk score, too.
Other great walking options include Boulder (56/100) and Northglenn (47/100).
The least walkable locations are Erie (13/100), Castle Rock (11/100), and Pueblo West (7/100).
Connecticut – New Haven (68/100)
Both socially active and close to the ocean, New Haven has a walk score of 68.
Right below that, you have Hartford (67/100), Bridgeport (66/100), and Stamford (55/100).
The least walkable towns are North Haven (19/100), Shelton (18/100), and Trumbull (16/100).
Delaware – Wilmington (74/100)
Although the Delaware list is quite limited, you can enjoy a good walk in Wilmington with a score of 74 out of 100. Not bad!
Other great walking options include Newark (42/100) and Dover (33/100).
The least walkable places are Middletown (29/100) and Bear (27/100).
District of Columbia – Washington (77/100)
Washington, DC has a walk score of 77 out of 100 and is the 5th most walkable city in the US!
Some of the most walkable Washington, DC neighborhoods are U Street Corridor (99/100), Dupont Circle (98/100), and downtown DC (97/100).
You may not find it adequate to walk in parts like Kenilworth (31/100).
Florida – Miami (77/100)
Although Miami and Miami Beach do have great walk scores, they can be a bit too crowded.
Instead, try other great walkable locations like Hialeah (68/100), Key West (63/100), Westchester (62/100), and Coral Terrace (61/100).
The least walkable places in Florida include Fruit Cove (8/100), Keystone (6/100), and The Acreage (3/100).
Georgia – Decatur (60/100)
Right outside of Atlanta, Decatur has a walk score of 60 out of 100. This is acceptable compared to Atlanta, which sits at 48 out of 100.
Other great walking options include North Atlanta (46/100), Savannah (44/100), North Druid Hills (44/100), and North Decatur (43/100).
You might want to avoid the least walkable locations: Mableton (15/100), St. Mary’s (10/100), and Sugar Hill (8/100).
Hawaii – Honolulu (66/100)
The largest city in Hawaii is also your walking go-to spot, with a walk score of 66/100.
Other acceptable options are Waipahu (52/100), Kihei (41/100), and Kailua (40/100).
Walking infrastructure is inadequate in places like East Honolulu (19/100), Mililani Mauka (17/100), and Makakilo (14/100).
Idaho – Moscow (48/100)
Located right at the border with Seattle, Moscow has a walk score of 48 out of 100 and has plenty to offer if you choose to go on foot.
Other great walking options include Idaho Falls (42/100) and Rexburg (42/100).
You might find walking tricky in places like Caldwell (24/100), Post Falls (23/100), and Eagle (16/100).
Illinois – Oak Park (78/100)
Surprisingly, Oak Park is evaluated as the most walkable place in the state, with a score of 78 out of 100. That is just one point above Chicago (77/100).
Other great but less crowded locations include Evanstone (76/100), Cicero (75/100), and Elmwood Park (69/100).
At the bottom of the list sit Montgomery (15/100), Huntley (13/100), and Godfrey (12/100).
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Indiana – East Chicago (56/100)
You will find that the most walkable location in Indiana is East Chicago, located near the Illinois border, with a score of 56 out of 100. Way to go!
Try other great options like Hammond (52/100), West Lafayette (51/100) and Logansport (51/100).
With capital Indianapolis only sitting at the half of the list, with a score of 31/100, the least walkable places are Carmel (19/100), Westfield (15/100), and Granger (7/100).
Iowa – Des Moines (45/100)
Iowa’s capital Des Moines scores best in walking, with 45 out of 100. Other recommended walking options if you’d like to get out of town are Davenport (44/100), Marshalltown (43/100), Ames (42/100), and Burlington (41/100).
You may not enjoy walking in places like Marion (32/100), Bettendorf (29/100), and Johnston (21/100), but scores are similar between top and bottom, as we can see!
Kansas – Emporia (45/100)
In between Kansas City and Wichita, Emporia has the best walk score in the state, with 45 out of 100.
Right below that, great walkable locations are Prairie Village (42/100), Lawrence (41/100), and Liberal (41/100).
Walkability tends to be lower in places like Shawnee (24/100) and Leawood (22/100).
Kentucky – St. Matthews (50/100)
St. Matthews is super close to capital Louisville and has a walk score of 50 out of 100. Not bad!
Other great walking options scored several points below, but these are Covington (42/100) and Paducah (38/100).
You can find the lowest walk scores in Madisonville (20/100), Radcliff (19/100), and Independence (11/100).
Louisiana – Gretna (65/100)
Gretna is the most walkable place in the state and is close to capital New Orleans (58/100), the second best for walking!
However, additional walking spots are Metairie (54/100), Terrytown (53/100), and Chalmette (48/100).
You might find walking tricky in Shenandoah (23/100), Prairieville (12/100), and Central (7/100).
Maine – Portland (62/100)
Maine’s lovely capital is indeed the most walkable place in the state, with a walk score of 62 out of 100.
If you’d like to get out of town, though, you can opt for Lewiston (46/100) and South Portland (44/100).
The lowest-rated locations for walking are Augusta (27/100) and Saco (24/100).
Maryland – Langley Park (72/100)
Rated very well for walkers, with a walk score of 72 out of 100, Langley Park is located close to Washington, DC.
Other great walking locations are similarly Takoma Park (70/100) and Hyattsville (69/100). If you’d like to stay closer to home, capital Baltimore (64/100) and Parkville (58/100) can work too!
You might not enjoy walking in places like Arnold (15/100), Lake Shore (14/100), and Clinton (13/100).
Massachusetts – Cambridge (90/100)
The state of Massachusetts offers a long list of walkable locations, with Cambridge, right outside of Boston, being regarded as a walker’s paradise and scoring a whopping 90 out of 100.
You can also opt for Somerville (89/100), Boston (83/100), Everett (83/100), and Chelsea (81/100).
Some not-so-great options for walking include Agawam Town (23/100), Wilmington (23/100), and Franklin Town (22/100).
Michigan – Hamtramck (82/100)
A quick drive from Detroit, Hamtramck has the state’s best walk score of 82 out of 100. This can definitely be your go-to walking spot, since other well-rated options sit several points below.
Some examples are Ferndale (67/100), Ypsilanti (62/100), and Lincoln Park (60/100).
Walk scores are lowest in places like Allendale (18/100), Norton Shores (15/100), and Forest Hills (8/100).
Minnesota – Minneapolis (71/100)
Minnesotan Twin Cities Minneapolis and St. Paul rate the highest in walk scores, with 71 out of 100 and 60 out of 100, respectively.
Other great walking locations are Richfield (58/100), Hopkins (58/100), and Columbia Heights (53/100).
Walking tends to be tricky in Maple Grove (13/100), Andover (12/100), and Ramsey (8/100).
Mississippi – Hattiesburg (34/100)
The state of Mississippi doesn’t tend to offer walkers’ paradise locations, but sometimes you gotta work with what you have, get me? In this case, that is best-rated Hattiesburg, with a walk score of 34 out of 100.
Otherwise, you also have Pascagoula (33/100), Greenville (32/100), and Biloxi (31/100).
At the bottom of our walk list sit Olive Branch (14/100), Brandon (11/100), and Gautier (8/100).
Missouri – St. Louis (66/100)
Your best-rated walking spot is touristic St. Louis, with a walk score of 66 out of 100. This can be so lovely!
Other great walking locations are University City (58/100), Webster Groves (49/100), and Lemay (46/100).
Walking can be a hassle in the lowest-rated places like Old Jamestown (12/100), Wentzville (10/100), and Wildwood (9/100).
Montana – Helena (49/100)
If you opt for a walk in Montana, your best choice is the National Forest located Helena, with a walk score of 49 out of 100.
Below that, you’ll find Bozeman (47/100), Missoula (45/100), and Great Falls (44/100).
The lowest-rated locations for walking are Butte-Silver Bow (38/100) and the largest city Billings (35/100).
Nebraska – Omaha (48/100)
Nebraska’s largest city Omaha sits at the very top of our list, with a walk score of 48 out of 100.
Similarly rated walking spots are Fremont (46/100), capital Lincoln (44/100), and Kearney (42/100).
You might not enjoy walking in places like Hastings (38/100) and Bellevue (33/100).
Nevada – Winchester (54/100)
The state’s go-to walking spot is Winchester, with a walk score of 54 out of 100.
You can also opt for Paradise (50/100), Spring Valley (44/100), and popular Las Vegas (42/100).
The lowest-rated walking locations here are Sun Valley (19/100), Fernley (15/100), and Pahrump (5/100).
New Hampshire – Manchester (51/100)
Manchester is the largest city in the state and sits at the top of our list, with a walk score of 51 out of 100.
Additionally, you might want to take a walk in Portsmouth (47/100) and Keene (45/100).
At the bottom of the list sit places like Derry (28/100) and Rochester (23/100).
New Jersey – Hoboken (97/100)
Here’s yet another walker’s paradise! Located right at the border, Hoboken scores 97 out of 100.
You can also go on foot in places like Union City (94/100), Jersey City (87/100), and Cliffside Park (83/100).
The lowest-rated walking locations are Somerset (26/100) and Tinton Falls (17/100).
New Mexico – Albuquerque (43/100)
The state’s largest city Albuquerque is also the most walkable, with a walk score of 43 out of 100.
Just below that, you have Santa Fe (39/100) and Hobbs (39/100).
You may find walking tricky in South Valley (22/100) and Rio Rancho (16/100).
New York – New York (88/100)
NYC, with a walk score of 88 out of 100, often competes with US cities San Francisco and Boston for the number 1 most walkable in the whole country!
If you needed some less crowded options, you can try Mineola (78/100), Port Chester (76/100), and Mount Vernon (73/100).
At the bottom of the state’s list sit Melville (20/100), Coram (17/100), and Dix Hills (13/100).
North Carolina – Boone (49/100)
Quite a drive out of Charlotte, Boone sits at the top of our list, with a walk score of 49 out of 100.
Other similarly rated options include Asheville (37/100) and Elizabeth City (36/100).
You might find walking tricky in places like Clemmons (12/100) and Indian Trail (10/100).
North Dakota – Grand Forks (47/100)
Located right at the border with Minnesota, Grand Forks is the highest-rated for walking, scoring 47 out of 100.
Right below that, you have largest city Fargo (45/100) and Minot (37/100).
At the bottom of the list are places like West Fargo (29/100) and Mandan (25/100).
Ohio – Lakeland (70/100)
Conveniently right outside of Cleveland, Lakeland is walking-friendly, scoring a fair 70 out of 100.
Otherwise, there are Norwood (67/100), Cleveland (57/100), and Athens (56/100).
Walking may be a hassle in locations like Hudson (12/100) and Broadview Heights (10/100).
Oklahoma – Bethany (47/100)
Bethany is close to Oklahoma City and is the most walkable spot in the state, scoring 47 out of 100.
You can also opt for Tulsa (39/100).
The lowest-rated walking spots are Bixby (16/100) and Jenks (13/100).
Oregon – Portland (67/100)
Oregon’s capital Portland sits at the top of our list, scoring 67 out of 100 in walkability.
Several points below, but still considerable walking options, are Ashland (55/100) and Milwaukie (53/100).
The least walkable places here are Tualatin (29/100) and Altamont (26/100).
Pennsylvania – Lancaster (81/100)
Nearby Philadelphia, Lancaster is the best walking go-to location, scoring 81 out of 100. That’s pretty good!
You can also try West Chester (74/100), Reading (72/100) and York (71/100).
Walkers may want to avoid places like Plum (13/100) and Murrysville (9/100).
Rhode Island – Central Falls (81/100)
Central Falls, located north of Providence, is very walkable, scoring 81 out of 100.
Capital Providence (76/100) comes second and Pawtucket (71/100) third.
The least walkable places are Westerly (36/100) and Warwick (35/100).
South Carolina – Myrtle Beach (43/100)
Lovely Myrtle Beach sits at the top of our list, with a walk score of 43 out of 100.
Other great walking options include Greenville (43/100) and Charleston (40/100).
You may not find walking enjoyable in places like Hilton Head Island (13/100) and Taylors (12/100).
South Dakota – Aberdeen (39/100)
Even if the list is limited, Aberdeen is the state’s highest-rated in walkability, scoring 39 out of 100.
Additionally, you have Sioux Falls (38/100).
The bottom of the list is Rapid City (28/100).
Tennessee – Memphis (35/100)
Tennessee’s largest city Memphis is your most walkable option, with a score of 35 out of 100.
Closely rated, you can try Cookeville (35/100) and Knoxville (31/100).
You may need a car in places like La Vergne (10/100) and Brentwood (4/100).
Texas – University Park (61/100)
University Park is the highest-rated walking location in the state, scoring 61 out of 100.
Additionally, you have South Houston (58/100), Galvestone (54/100), and Bellaire (52/100).
Walking may be inadequate in places like West Odessa (7/100) and Canyon Lake (3/100).
Utah – Salt Lake City (59/100)
Your most walkable place is Salt Lake City, with a walk score of 59 out of 100.
Other great walking options include South Salt Lake (58/100) and Midvale (53/100).
The least walkable locations are Herriman (13/100) and Saratoga Springs (7/100).
Vermont – Burlington (59/100)
With not enough data, Vermont only lists the most walkable place Burlington, scoring 59 out of 100, and the least walkable South Burlington (29/100).
Virginia – Arlington (71/100)
Right outside of Washington, DC, Arlington is the highest-rated walking spot, with a score of 71 out of 100. That is more than fair enough!
Below that, there are Bailey’s Crossroads (64/100) and Alexandria (62/100).
At the bottom of the state’s list sit Linton Hall (12/100) and Chester (11/100).
Washington – Seattle (74/100)
Capital Seattle is great for walking, scoring 74 out of 100!
You can also opt for Tacoma (54/100) and Lynnwood (54/100).
You will definitely need a car in places like Cottage Lake (6/100).
West Virginia – Morgantown (59/100)
Located at the border with Pennsylvania, Morgantown is the most walkable location, scoring 59 out of 100.
Your second most walkable bet is Huntington (49/100). The other way around is Weirton (25/100).
Wisconsin – Milwaukee (62/100)
The highest-rated and largest city Milwaukee scores 62 out of 100.
Similarly, you can explore West Allis (60/100) and Wauwatosa (60/100).
You may find walking tricky in Pleasant Prairie (11/100) and Caledonia (10/100).
Wyoming – Cheyenne (36/100)
Wyoming’s most walkable spot is Cheyenne, right down south and near the Colorado border, scoring 36 out of 100.
You also have Casper (36/100), but at the bottom of the list sits Gillette (22/100).
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